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2015 FASHION BENEFIT LIVE AUCTION
1. ST. JOHN’S RETREAT FOR EIGHT
value: $4,000
Eight (8) People will enjoy a Seven (7) Day, Six (6) Night Vacation in St. John at stunning
Beija-Flor Villa. Located in the U.S. Virgin Islands, it is a place as rich in culture as it is in
beauty. Beija-Flor means “flower-kisser” and is Brazilian Portuguese for hummingbird.
Enter this home to discover a screened-in courtyard with native stonework, a fully-equipped
kitchen and great room and a 500 sq. ft. deck with custom barbeque area. Four sets of
mahogany doors open to the view and the breeze. This four (4) bedroom, five (5) bath, 2,300
sq. ft. luxury villa located in Rendezvous Bay can comfortably sleep eight (8) people with four
(4) king beds (two beds can be made up as twins). Bedrooms are air-conditioned. The Villa is a
short walk to an exclusive, private gated beach. Visit the beach at Trunk Bay and enjoy insanely
good snorkeling surrounded by sea turtles! Activities include surfing, windsurfing, canoeing,
dune buggy tours and more. Visit the Annaberg Sugar Plantation or Catherineberg ruins with
its ancient windmill. Check out www.seaviewhomes.com for more pictures.
restrictions:
Available May through October, 2015. Must make reservations in advance, based on availability.
EXPIRES: October 31, 2015. NOTE: You must fly to St. Thomas and continue to St. John via ferry, helicopter, or small charter plane. Transportation not included.
courtesy:
Paul and Lisa Pardo
2. PARTY WITH FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAGAZINE
value: $3,000
Start with Limousine Transportation for Four (4) from your home to Fort Worth for Fort
Worth, Texas Magazine’s “Best Of Party” to be held in May. Your Four (4) VIP tickets include
food from the BEST restaurants, the BEST entertainment, drinks galore and of course, kick
off the Crowne Plaza Invitational. Your package also includes Four (4) Tickets to One (1) Day
at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Country Club, May 21-24, 2015.
Then swing into summertime where the skillets will be hot as talented chefs compete for
the title of “Fort Worth, Texas Magazine 2015 Top Chef ” on July 21, 2015 at the Top Chef
Challenge. You’ll receive VIP Tickets for Four (4) to come and cheer your favorite chef and
enjoy beer, wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres.
Lastly, party at your own VIP event and enjoy prime steaks and creative New American fare
paired with fine wines in elegant, contemporary décor at GRACE. Your $350 gift card offers
you and your guests a Fort Worth dining experience like no other.
restrictions:
Limousine: Pickup and drop off one location; Gratuity not included.
“Best Of Party” Date to be announced; must use on that date.
Crowne Plaza Invitational: Tickets: Good one day/same day for all four tickets. Choose one day for the golf tournament.
Grace: Gratuity not included; $350.00 Gift Card
courtesy:
Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
Accent on You Cosmetic Surgery Center
and Medi Spa, Y. Anthony Nakamura, MD.
GRACE, Fort Worth
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4,000
3. SIP, SWIRL, SAVOR IN NAPA
value: $
Meadowood Napa Valley is a true luxury resort, nestled on a 250-acre private estate in Napa
Valley. It offers world-class croquet, an executive golf course, tennis courts, swimming pools,
hiking trails and a full-service spa. One (1) couple will enjoy a Two (2) Night Stay with
breakfast in The Grill at Meadowood.
Enjoy lunch for Two (2) People at Bottega Ristorante including Chiarello wine. Owner Chef
Michael Chiarello, vintner, author, cyclist and Emmy-winning TV host, is a culinary icon.
Bottega showcases his signature bold Italian flavors with a refined twist.
Another day, experience lunch for Four (4) People at Mustards Grill including wine. Chefowner Cindy Pawlcyn, author of five cookbooks, has cultivated gardens and restaurants in
California for the past 30 years. Mustards Grill is an institution in Napa known for its famed
wood-burning grill and vast wine cellar.
Distinctive Tastings Owner Judith Henkels will personally escort Four (4) Guests on their oneday Napa experience. A wine tour and tasting at Pine Ridge Vineyards includes Cabernet and
cheese pairing in caves with a Chuhuly glass display. Hall Wines in St. Helena produces highend vintages that are landing coveted 90-plus point ratings. Howell Mountain ghost winery in
Ladera still uses the gravity-fed method of wine-making. This must-see tour also includes an
in-cave tasting with cheese pairings.
Included is Round-Trip Coach Air Transportation for Two (2) People, courtesy of Accent on
You Cosmetic Surgery Center and Medi Spa, Y. Anthony Nakamura, MD.
restrictions:
Meadowood: Lodging Available Sunday -Thursday Nights, November 2015 through
July 2016 ONLY. Based on availability. Breakfast each morning ($25 pp) in The Grill at
Meadowood. Gratuity not included. EXPIRES: 6/31/2016.
Bottega Ristorante & Mustards Grill: Each exclusive of alcoholic beverage tax, food tax
and gratuity. Each requires a four-week notice for reservations; EXPIRES: 3/20/2016.
Distinctive Tastings Wine Tour: Subject to availability; host must accompany recipient.
EXPIRES: 3/20/2016.
Air Transportation on American Airlines subject to availability; Reservations must be
made through Tammy Nakamura. EXPIRES: 3/20/2016.
courtesy:
Meadowood Napa Valley
Accent on You Cosmetic Surgery Center and Medi Spa,
Y. Anthony Nakamura, MD
Judith Henkels/Distinctive Tastings
Mustards Grill • Bottega Ristorante • Red Mare Wines
value: $4,000
4. PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ
Hosts Frank and Brenda Ritz look forward to welcoming guests at a Dinner for Ten (10) at
their inviting, newly-built home in Colleyville, defined as “Contemporary Farmhouse.” They
will provide live music by a solo musician for the evening to accompany the outstanding
dining repast prepared by Executive Chef Mark Pierce of Boulevard Eatz, a new Colleyville
business that elevates take-home and catering to a five-star level. Formerly the Executive Chef
at MGM Studios in California, Chef Pierce also served as Executive Chef for Omni and
Sheraton Hotels. The haute cuisine he creates will be the ultimate experience for any culinary
enthusiast! Bear Creek Spirits & Wine in Colleyville will provide and select the finest of wines
to accompany your meal, while the heaven-sent “Party Angels” are ready to be of service. Get
ready for your fabulous Epicurean Celebration for Ten (10) People at “The Ritz!”
restrictions:
courtesy:
Bear Creek Spirits & Wine/Boulevard Eatz: Blackout months: November, December & Holidays. Subject to availability; EXPIRES 3/20/2016
Frank and Brenda Ritz: Subject to availability. EXPIRES 3/20/2016
Party Angels: Gratuity & travel fee not included. EXPIRES 3/20/2016
Bear Creek Spirits & Wine/Boulevard Eatz Catering
Frank & Brenda Ritz
Party Angels
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value: $7,500
5. DINNER AT THE “OSCARS” FOR 14
By invitation only, you can attend an evening that will be truly a “Hollywood” Event! Fourteen
(14) lucky Guests will enjoy authentic Southern Italian Cuisine at its finest in the palatial
Italian residence of Oscar Renda, a breathtaking, three-story home showcasing exquisite
features imported directly from Italy. Oscar Renda, owner of il Calabrese Ristorante & Bar
in Southlake, along with partner Chef Luciano Salvadore, will prepare a menu to dazzle
anyone’s palate. You’ll tour the home’s incredible wine cellar—a cantino de vino that rivals no
other—and the complimentary wine selection will be as unique and seductive as the dining.
Entertainment by seven-piece band “Just Jazz” will add sparkle to your evening. Why not
gather 14 of your friends and create your own Oscar memories?
restrictions:
No holidays; based on availability. EXPIRES November 15, 2015
Just Jazz: Based on availability
courtesy:
il Calabrese Ristorante & Bar and Oscar Renda
Just Jazz
6. TWO-STEPPIN’ WITH THE BIG BOYS!
value:
PRICELESS!
Showcase your home or office with a beautiful, classic mahogany Gibson Epiphone Pro-1
guitar, personally autographed by legendary country music icon, George Strait! Then grab
your cowboy hat and boots, ‘cuz you’re heading to downtown Fort Worth to enjoy dry-aged
steaks and fresh chilled seafood at fine dining standout, The Capital Grille ($500 Gift Card).
After dinner, you and three friends will go boot scootin’ to Billy Bob’s to enjoy Lee Brice,
Winner of Song of the Year 2013, “I Drive Your Truck” at his concert on Friday, April 17, 2015.
Your Four (4) tickets will also include Four (4) VIP “Meet & Greet” backstage passes. But just
wait—the weekend’s not over yet . . .
On Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 7 pm, you’ll become part of the biggest night in country! The
Academy of Country Music celebrates its 50th Anniversary of the ACM Awards at AT&T
Stadium, and you and three friends will have Tickets for Four (4) to become part of this
historic music event!
Included in your package is a Two (2) Night Stay in a King Room at any Omni Hotels
& Resorts property. Omni Hotels & Resorts offers more than 60 hotels nationwide, each
featuring fabulous four-diamond services, signature restaurants, WiFi connectivity and unique
wellness options.
restrictions:
Omni Hotel: Accommodations subject to availability. EXPIRES: 3/20/2016.
The Capital Grille: Gratuity not included. Reservations recommended.
courtesy:
Tickets are for designated dates only.
Enzo DeVincenzo / 377 Mgmt.
Omni Hotels & Resorts, Mark & Sue Wykes
The Capital Grille
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7.
value: $5,000
DRIBBLE, SHOOT, plus PUNT & SCORE!
This is a “Suite” way to see All-Star player Dirk Nowitzki show his swag while you enjoy a
regular season game or catch a glimpse of Mark Cuban. This great package includes Eighteen
(18) Luxury Suite Single Person Tickets and Five (5) AudiPark Passes for ONE (1) Dallas
Mavericks Game in either October or November 2015. Celebrate with friends in style at the
American Airlines Center and cheer on the Dallas Mavericks to another Championship!
THEN, root for America’s Team with Four (4) Dallas Cowboys Football Tickets to ONE (1)
2015 game at AT&T Stadium.
restrictions:
Dallas Mavericks: Certificate good for one October 2015 OR November 2015 game. Based on availability. Food and beverage NOT included. EXPIRES: 11/30/2015
Dallas Cowboys: Certificate based on availability. EXPIRES: End of 2015 Season
courtesy:
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Cowboys
value: $7,000
8. EXPRESSIONS HOME GALLERY
Expressions Home Gallery launches its Southlake showroom this spring! This local stylesetter
sets the standard for the city, offering trendsetting lighting, plumbing, appliances and hardware.
This fabulous package treats you to a $7,000 Whirlpool Appliance Package of your choice!! At
Whirlpool, they use advance technology to the point of simplicity, creating innovation that’s
forward thinking for what we choose to put in it—and what we don’t. You’re going to love
the great design that fits seamlessly into your life. Express yourself and select newly-inspired
appliances for a home you are building or remodeling.
restrictions:
Limited to Whirlpool Appliances ONLY
EXPIRES: December 31, 2015
courtesy:
Expressions Home Gallery
9. PEARLS FROM LAWRENCE-CERRUTI FAMILY
value: $9,000
“I’m from the South, so I can’t help but to agree with this.
A beautiful strand of pearls can add a touch of class to any outfit.”
Audrey Hepburn
Delight in this Princess Length Necklace of Triple Strand, White Akoya Pearls and Lapis Azuli
Beads, measuring 17.75-inches in length, including the clasp. The entire length of all three
strands combined is 50.5 inches. The necklace consists of one hundred fourteen, (114) mostly
round pearls, measuring from 7.60 mm - 8.0 mm in diameter, spherical, and have very thick
nacre with good uniformity. They are white with a pinkish hue and lightly spotted. The luster
is very high, and the overall color of the pearls is very well matched, with a slight, pinkish
overtone and extremely slight variation. The necklace contains fifty-five (55) spherical, Lapis
Lazuli Beads with a highly-polished finish, good uniformity and consistent average size of 7.0
mm. The strand terminates in a hollow .17.0mm, 14kt white gold plated, sterling silver, pearl
specific tongue clasp. A recent appraisal is provided.
courtesy:
The Lawrence-Cerruti Family
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10. ULTIMATE SPORTS FANATIC!
value: $9,050
Enjoy a Dallas Cowboys Football Game at AT&T Stadium with Four (4) Tickets, Section
C208, with a Silver Lot Parking Pass and a VIP Game Program Voucher. Tickets can be used
for the 2015 OR 2016 Season. $1,500
restrictions:
Selected game will be agreed upon by winning bidder and The Caffey Group.
courtesy:
The Caffey Group
Watch the Dallas Stars take the ice at American Airlines Center with Four (4) Glass Seat
Tickets, Section 117, plus Two (2) Owner’s Lot Parking Passes. Tickets includes dinner and
beverages at the Tequila Patron VIP Lounge. $3,000
restrictions:
Selected game will be agreed upon by winning bidder and The Caffey Group.
courtesy:
The Caffey Group
Hit a home run with the Texas Rangers in a Luxury Suite at Global Life Park in Arlington
with Seating and Tickets for Twenty (20). Parking, Food, and Beverages NOT included. Valid
during the 2015 Season, Sunday through Thursday only. $3,350
restrictions:
Excludes Opening Day, Fourth of July, Yankees, Red Sox and Interleague Team Series.
2015 Season only. Mutually agreed date. Must contact by May 31, 2015.
EXPIRES: August 1, 2015
courtesy:
Texas Rangers Baseball Club
Experience the Premier Red Carpet Entrance and catch the center court action with Four (4)
Service Box Seat Tickets to the Dallas Mavericks vs the San Antonio Spurs Game on March
24, 2015 at American Airlines Center. Includes Free Reserved Parking and Unlimited Food
and Alcohol. $1,200
restrictions:
Good only on March 24, 2015
courtesy:
EMR Elevator, Inc.
courtesy:
Mark Caffey, The Caffey Group
Texas Rangers Baseball Club
EMR Elevator, Inc.
11. SHATZIE RANCH,
EXOTIC GAME RANCH & RESORT
value: $6,000
Take an upscale ranch retreat for Four (4) Days, Three (3) Nights to “Shatzie Ranch,” a
beautiful, 200-acre resort located in Texas Hill Country between Brady & Mason, Texas
on the Saba River. Shatzie Ranch is perfect for a family getaway, retreat or reunion, offering
exotic wildlife, incredible amenities and a capacity to sleep up to Six (6) Couples or Ten (10)
Individuals. Two (2) houses offer seven (7) bedrooms decked out in upscale cowboy chic decor,
with designer linens, bath robes, and fine art. Covered porches upstairs and down offer scenic
views. There is a game room with pool table, shuffleboard, horseshoes, a skeet range, new
swimming pool and much more.
The area is rich in wildlife, including the moderately large, spotted Chital, or Axis Deer,
originally from India. This antlered exotic is known worldwide for its delicious, primo venison.
Fawns are born year round and young bucks drop their horns and grow them back throughout
the year. So there are always some bucks on the property sporting trophy racks.
Your package includes an Axis Trophy Hunt for One (1) Person using your personal firearm.
Additional trophy hunts are available for purchase. The Ranch is 45 minutes north of
Fredericksburg, which offers numerous gourmet restaurants and 20 wineries. Want to live
almost every Texan’s dream? Shatzie Ranch is a dream come true!
restrictions:
• EXPIRES: September 1, 2015
• No Smoking Inside. No Pets. Based on Availability.
courtesy:
Shatzie Ranch, Owner Coye Conner, Jr.
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12. TEXAS HILL COUNTRY RETREAT
VALUE $4,000
Five (5) Couples or Ten (10) Ladies can relax and recharge in style for Four (4) Days and
Three (3) Nights at the Retreat at Casa Escondida. Soaring over the Blanco River Valley in
true Spanish Style, this unique property provides commanding views, ultimate privacy and
sophisticated comforts.
On three-plus private acres just outside of Wimberley, Texas, this Hill Country retreat offers a
variety of accommodations, including the main home, a “private” casita and the pool cabana.
“Casa Grande” includes three (3) Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Baths, high vaulted ceilings and an inground swimming pool. The freestanding “Casita” is a charming, secluded villa providing
guests the ultimate in privacy and intimacy. The serene setting comes equipped with a private
outdoor hot-tub Jacuzzi, king-size bed, bathroom and large balcony. The “Cabana” is located
at pool level, downstairs from the main home. It has a private entrance, kitchenette and full
bath and offers spectacular views of the river valley below.
Your package also includes a five-hour guided Hill Country Wine Tour. Here, a private guide
and driver will take you to a Wine Tasting and Barbecue Picnic at Salt Lick Cellars, then to
“Wine Tasting with a View” at Driftwood Estate Vineyards. After a stop at the gorgeous tasting
room at Wimberley Valley Winery, return home to Casa Escondida. Toast to a day of wine
tastings and leisure — this is a 100-point weekend!
restrictions:
Casa Escondida 2015 available dates: June 11-13; July 9-11; August 6-8;
Sept. 10-12; Oct. 8-10
Salt Lick lunch gratuity and Private Driver gratuity NOT included.
Three-week reservation required for wine tour.
courtesy:
Claffey Pools, Southlake
13. PUTNAM’S PRIVATE PARTY FOR 20
value: $7,000
Chris and Amy Putnam welcome guests to their “Texas Hill Country Transitional Home” for a
Lavish Party for 20 Lucky Guests! Your perfect evening begins with Rent A Frog Valet, which
offers its professional and reliable services that evening. Following drinks and hors d’oeuvres,
Italian Abruzzo-born Chef Massimo Ramundi, owner of Antica Tavola, will prepare an
authentic Italian meal, including selected fine wines. Entertainment will include “The Original
Butt Sketch,” where each guest takes home an original piece of “derriere art.” Your special
hosts, the chairs of CWC’s Fashion Benefit, will see to your every need. Lastly, enjoy a visit
from a very special celebrity guest, someone you will spot at today’s CWC’s Fashion Benefit.
This party will truly go down as the “Party of the Year!”
restrictions:
All parties must meet availability. EXPIRES: March 20, 2016.
courtesy:
Chris & Amy Putnam
Chef Massimo — Antica Tavola, Incorporated
The Original Butt Sketch
Rent A Frog Valet
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14. CWC “LUNCH WITH THE GIRLZ “
30TH ANNIVERSARY TABLE
value: $4,500
Let’s toast to this year’s milestone CWC 30th Anniversary Fashion Benefit! Your celebration
package includes an Elite Table for Ten (10) for the 2016 Fashion Benefit, which includes
your personal choice of table location anywhere in the room! In 2016, you and your guests
will arrive by limousine, courtesy of VIP Limousine & Sedan Service. An exquisite centerpiece
will adorn your premium table and hand-selected “Men of Distinction” will tend to your every
fashion event need.
To celebrate your table purchase today, you’ll also receive Ten Gift Bags, each including a GlamUp Accessory Bag and Gift Certificate for a Shizen Facial ($150), compliments of Accent on
You Cosmetic Surgery Center & Medi Spa; and a Gift Card ($100), compliments of Terrace
Retreat Salon & Day Spa at the Hilton. Share with fellow package “purchasers” or keep them
all for yourself! Lastly, savor the anniversary moment with a Ten-Bottle Champagne Toast!
restrictions:
Accent on You: Gift Cards EXPIRES: April 30, 2016.
Terrace Retreat: Gift Cards EXPIRES: April 30, 2016.
VIP Limousine: One-stop, one-drop service. Gratuity not included.
EXPIRES: April 30, 2016.
courtesy:
Colleyville Woman’s Club
Accent on You Cosmetic Surgery Center and Medi Spa,
Y. Anthony Nakamura, MD
Terrace Retreat Salon & Day Spa at the Hilton
VIP Limousine & Sedan Service
“I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe
in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to
be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that
tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.”
Audrey Hepburn
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